Rules of billiard game

ABSTRACT

The present invention comprises novel rules of billiard game providing an exciting opportunity for single people to break the ice with one another by playing the game. The billiard game comprises 15 object balls and one white cue ball. The rules relate specifically to the object balls and each player must take certain actions, make certain gestures or ask certain questions after they pocket each object ball. It is the fun and interactive experience of playing the rules of billiard game that gives the players an insight to whether they have a connection with one another and are interested to learn more about each other after the game.

BACKGROUND

The rules of the billiard game provide a fun and interactive experience for players. The rules of the billiard game provide fun and interaction that is not afforded by the standard rules of eight-ball, pool or other billiard games.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The rules of the billiard game are a novel way for players to interact and become more acquainted with each other. The rules of the billiard game instruct players to take certain actions, make certain gestures or ask certain questions after they pocket each object ball.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1. FIG. 1 depicts the Wink Ball. The Wink Ball is a billiard ball 11. Original artwork image of person winking displayed within inner circle 12. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The word “Wink” displayed in specific font across the bottom of the inner circle perimeter 13. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The area outside the inner circle of the ball colored primarily in red, silver, blue or other colors 14.

FIG. 2. FIG. 2 depicts the Smile Ball. The Smile Ball is a billiard ball 11. Original artwork image of person smiling displayed within inner circle 15. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The word “Smile” displayed in specific font across the bottom of the inner circle perimeter 16. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The area outside the inner circle of the ball colored primarily in red, silver, blue or other colors 14.

FIG. 3. FIG. 3 depicts the Hug Ball. The Hug Ball is a billiard ball 11. Original artwork image of people hugging displayed within inner circle 17. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The word “Hug” displayed in specific font across the bottom of the inner circle perimeter 18. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The area outside the inner circle of the ball colored primarily in red, silver, blue or other colors 14.

FIG. 4. FIG. 4 depicts the Swap or Kiss Ball. The Swap or Kiss Ball is a billiard ball 11.

-   Diagram of one side of ball. Original artwork image of person     holding a billiard ball displayed within inner circle 19. The word     “Swap” displayed in specific font across the bottom of the inner     circle perimeter 20. The area outside the inner circle of the ball     colored primarily in red, silver, blue or other colors 14. -   Diagram of the opposite side of ball. Original artwork image of     person blowing a kiss displayed within inner circle 21. The word     “Kiss” displayed in specific font across the bottom of the inner     circle perimeter 22. The area outside of the inner circle of the     ball colored primarily in red, silver, blue or other colors 14.

FIG. 5. FIG. 5 depicts the Who Ball. The Who Ball is a billiard ball 11. Original artwork image of person displayed within inner circle 23. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The word “Who” displayed in specific font across the bottom of the inner circle 24. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The area outside the inner circle of the ball colored primarily in red, silver, blue or other colors 14.

FIG. 6. FIG. 6 depicts the What Ball. The What Ball is a billiard ball 11. Original artwork image of person displayed within inner circle 23. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The word “What” displayed in specific font across the bottom of the inner circle 25. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The area outside the inner circle of the ball colored primarily in red, silver, blue or other colors 14.

FIG. 7. FIG. 7 depicts the Why Ball. The Why Ball is a billiard ball 11. Original artwork image of person displayed within inner circle 23. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The word “Why” displayed in specific font across the bottom of the inner circle 26. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The area outside the inner circle of the ball colored primarily in red, silver, blue or other colors 14.

FIG. 8. FIG. 8 depicts the Seduction Ball. The Seduction Ball is a billiard ball 11. Original artwork image of person playing billiard displayed within inner circle 27. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The word “Seduction” displayed in specific font across the middle of the inner circle 28. Identical rendering on the opposite side of the ball. The area outside the inner circle of the ball colored primarily in black 29. The Seduction Ball can also be used for promotional purposes. For example, to promote alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. In the case of promoting a beverage, the Seduction Ball has the renderings as depicted in FIG. 8 on one side of the ball and the logo of the beverage rendered on the opposite side of the ball.

FIG. 9. FIG. 9 depicts Rack Diagram 1. Rack Diagram 1 illustrates how the set of fifteen billiard balls or object balls are racked in a triangle formation. The set of billiard balls or object balls and one cue ball are used for the first embodiment of rules of billiard game.

-   The black Seduction Ball position 30 in the rack. The red Swap or     Kiss Ball position 31 in the rack. The silver Swap or Kiss Ball     position 32 in the rack. -   Silver billiard ball 33. There are seven silver billiard balls in     total as shown in rack. The silver Wink, Smile, Hug, Who, What and     Why Balls are positioned randomly in the silver billiard ball     positions shown in the rack except where the silver Swap or Kiss     Ball position 32 is shown in the rack. -   Red billiard ball 34. There are seven red billiard balls in total as     shown in rack. The red Wink, Smile, Hug, Who, What and Why Balls are     positioned randomly in the red billiard ball positions shown in the     rack except where the red Swap or Kiss Ball position 31 is shown in     the rack.

FIG. 10. FIG. 10 depicts Rack Diagram 2. Rack Diagram 2 illustrates how the set of fifteen billiard balls or object balls are racked in a triangle formation. The set of billiard balls or object balls and one cue ball are used for the second embodiment of rules of billiard game.

-   The black Seduction Ball position 30 in the rack. The blue Swap or     Kiss Ball position 35 in the rack. The silver Swap or Kiss Ball     position 32 in the rack. -   Silver billiard ball 33. There are seven silver billiard balls in     total as shown in rack. The silver Wink, Smile, Hug, Who, What and     Why Balls are positioned randomly in the silver billiard ball     positions shown in the rack except where the silver Swap or Kiss     Ball position 32 is shown in the rack. -   Blue billiard ball 36. There are seven blue billiard balls in total     as shown in rack. The blue Wink, Smile, Hug, Who, What and Why Balls     are positioned randomly in the blue billiard ball positions shown in     the rack except where the blue Swap or Kiss Ball position 35 is     shown in the rack.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the invention, and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments depicted or illustrated by the figures or description below.

Balls used. A set of fifteen object balls and one white cue ball.

-   The fifteen object balls consist of:     -   One silver Wink Ball (FIG. 1).     -   One silver Smile Ball (FIG. 2).     -   One silver Hug Ball (FIG. 3).     -   One silver Swap or Kiss Ball (FIG. 4).     -   One silver Who Ball (FIG. 5).     -   One silver What Ball (FIG. 6).     -   One silver Why Ball (FIG. 7).     -   One red Wink Ball (FIG. 1).     -   One red Smile Ball (FIG. 2).     -   One red Hug Ball (FIG. 3).     -   One red Swap or Kiss Ball (FIG. 4).     -   One red Who Ball (FIG. 5).     -   One red What Ball (FIG. 6).     -   One red Why Ball (FIG. 7).     -   One black Seduction Ball (FIG. 8).         The fifteen object balls and one white cue ball are used for the         first embodiment of rules of billiard game.

The rack. The object balls are racked as illustrated in FIG. 9.

Billiard or pool table. Generally, a rectangular table having a playing surface twice as long as it is wide. Six pockets are provided, one at each of the four corners of the rectangle and one at each centre of the two long boundaries, or rails, of the table.

The game can be played by two players or two teams. In teams there can be two or more players on each team.

Rules of billiard game called Seduction Billiard Game, Seduction Game or Seduction.

-   All players are to agree before the start of the game whether or not     the penalty rule of an extra shot is to be adhered to for the     duration of the game.

Rule No. 1

-   The first player or team who breaks is determined randomly. This is     alternated between players or teams in future games at the same     table, regardless of who won the last game.

Rule No. 2

-   If during the break the player pockets:     -   A red or silver ball, the player continues to play with the         colored ball that was pocketed.     -   No balls, the turn switches to the next player. This continues         until a player or team pockets a ball and the colors are         determined.     -   Both a red and silver ball in the same shot, he/she must choose         which group of colored balls they wish to play.     -   The white cue ball, the opponent gains an extra shot.     -   The black Seduction Ball, the game is over.

Rule No. 3

-   Once the red and silver balls have been assigned, it's considered a     foul to strike the other player's ball before your own. -   If this happens, the player's turn is over. The next player also     gains an extra shot.

Rule No. 4

-   A player's turn continues as long as he/she pockets their colored     balls. -   A player's turn ends when they:     -   Pocket the opponent's ball, giving an extra shot to the         opponent.     -   Pocket the white cue ball, giving an extra shot to the opponent.     -   Strike the white cue ball and it leaves the table, giving an         extra shot to the opponent.     -   Hit the opponent's ball before their own colored ball, giving an         extra shot to the opponent.     -   Hit the black Seduction Ball before their own colored ball,         giving an extra shot to the opponent.     -   Miss hitting any balls on the table, giving an extra shot to the         opponent.     -   Fail to pocket their colored ball.

Rule No. 5

-   If during the game you pocket a Wink Ball, Smile Ball, Hug Ball,     Swap or Kiss Ball the game of seduction begins. -   You must:     -   If you pocket the Wink Ball—wink and make a complimentary remark         to your opponent or one of your opponents if you are playing in         teams.     -   If you pocket the Smile Ball—smile seductively to your opponent         or one of your opponents, if you are playing in teams.     -   If you pocket the Hug Ball—hug your opponent or one of your         opponents, if you are playing in teams.     -   If you pocket the Swap or Kiss Ball—the choice is yours. You can         choose to swap the color of your balls (to the opposing team's         balls) and maybe even your phone numbers or make a move and kiss         your opponent, or one of your opponents if you are playing in         teams. Best to ask the opponent what they feel comfortable with.

Rule No. 6

-   Get to know your opponent by pocketing a Who Ball, What Ball, Why     Ball. -   You must ask your opponent a question as follows:     -   If you pocket the Who Ball, ask a question starting with the         word “Who”—some examples are: Who is one of your favourite         actors? Who is one of your favourite authors? Who was your first         kiss?     -   If you pocket the What Ball, ask a question starting with the         word “What”—some examples are: What are you looking for in a guy         or girl? What drink can I buy you? What are you doing after we         finish this game? What is your favourite holiday destination?         What do you do in your spare time? What sports do you play?     -   If you pocket the Why Ball, ask a question starting with the         word “Why”—some examples are: Why are you so gorgeous? Why are         your eyes so beautiful? Why are men from mars and women from         venus?         The questions are not restricted to the examples shown. The         players can think of their own questions corresponding to the         Who Ball, What Ball and Why Ball.

Rule No. 7

-   A player or team loses the game by committing any of the following:     -   Pocketing the black Seduction Ball while their colored ball or         balls are on the table.     -   Pocketing the black Seduction Ball and their last colored ball         or balls on the same shot.     -   Pocketing the black Seduction Ball and the white cue ball on the         same shot.     -   Pocketing the black Seduction Ball and the white cue ball leaves         the table on the same shot.     -   Striking the opponent's ball before striking and pocketing the         black Seduction Ball.

Rule No. 8

-   The final move after all your colored balls have been pocketed is to     pocket the black Seduction Ball.

Balls used for the second embodiment of rules of billiard game. A set of 15 object balls and one white cue ball.

-   The fifteen object balls consist of:     -   One silver Wink Ball (FIG. 1).     -   One silver Smile Ball (FIG. 2).     -   One silver Hug Ball (FIG. 3).     -   One silver Swap or Kiss Ball (FIG. 4).     -   One silver Who Ball (FIG. 5).     -   One silver What Ball (FIG. 6).     -   One silver Why Ball (FIG. 7).     -   One blue Wink Ball (FIG. 1).     -   One blue Smile Ball (FIG. 2).     -   One blue Hug Ball (FIG. 3).     -   One blue Swap or Kiss Ball (FIG. 4).     -   One blue Who Ball (FIG. 5).     -   One blue What Ball (FIG. 6).     -   One blue Why Ball (FIG. 7).     -   One black Seduction Ball (FIG. 8).         The fifteen object balls and one white cue ball are used for the         second embodiment of rules of billiard game.

The rack for the second embodiment. The object balls are racked as illustrated in FIG. 10.

Rules of billiard game for the second embodiment.

-   Rule No. 1 for the second embodiment is the same as the first     embodiment. -   Rule No. 2 for the second embodiment is the same as the first     embodiment except blue balls are in lieu of red balls. -   Rule No. 3 for the second embodiment is the same as the first     embodiment except blue balls are in lieu of red balls. -   Rule No. 4 for the second embodiment is the same as the first     embodiment. -   Rule No. 5 for the second embodiment is the same as the first     embodiment. -   Rule No. 6 for the second embodiment is the same as the first     embodiment. -   Rule No. 7 for the second embodiment is the same as the first     embodiment. -   Rule No. 8 for the second embodiment is the same as the first     embodiment. 

What is claimed is:
 1. Rules of billiard game, characterized in that each rule relates to a word or words on an object ball, affording players conforming to the rules to take certain actions, make certain gestures or ask certain questions. 